You’ll enjoy this fashion exhibit as much as you love your favorite novel, that’s because the images and textiles on display are straight out of literary works from the early 19th and 20th centuries. Take an afternoon to get lost in this visual tale. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Thursday, 9am-5pm. $10; $5 ages three-12. (843)722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org

This never before seen, unique exhibit features 30 oil paintings by artist Paula Rubino. Though completed while she was working and living in Florence, Italy with her family in the summer of 2013, Rubino drew inspiration from the watery environs of her East Coast home. In his exhibit the oil painter, who studied at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, and trained with Odd Nerdrum in Norway, showcases her myriad influences and travels. Ann Long Fine Art, 54 Broad St. Monday-Saturday, 11am-5pm. (843)577-0447, www.annlongfineart.com

Head down to the Midtown Cabaret Dinner Theater for an evening filled with singing, dancing, and non-stop entertainment. Eat dinner while you watch Pippin, a story about a young prince who is out in the world, seeking the meaning in his existence. Will he choose a simple and happy life with a family? Or will he put it all on the line for one moment of fame and glory? Midtown Cabaret, 2816 Azalea Dr., North Charleston. Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 3pm. $35; $49.50 dinner & show. (843)795-2223, www.midtownproductions.org

Have you ever experienced a moment when you are fully submerged in the present? Maybe it’s a period of captivating silence, where your mind is free from the busy thoughts that ordinarily consume your day. These precious instances are the inspiration behind Robert Lange’s new exhibit, “An Unfolding Pause.” Consisting of up to 14 paintings and spanning multiple genres, his exhibit reminds us to slow down and embrace mindfulness. Robert Lange Studios, 2 Queen St. Daily, 11am-5pm. Free. (843)805-8052, www.robertlangestudios.com

Nothing is as it seems in this drama about successful, middle-age neurologist Juliana Smithton. In the midst of a divorce, she is losing her daughter to a much older man and experiencing her own health difficulties. Fact versus fiction, past versus present, the truth slowly unfolds as everything comes crashing down around Juliana. The Village Repertory Co. gives the audience something to think about in its production of The Other Place. Woolfe Street Playhouse, 34 Woolfe St. Days & times vary. $30-$15. (843)856-1579, www.woolfestreetplayhouse.com

Join the Footlight Players for an outrageously hilarious rendition of The Sugar Bean Sisters! The story features two sisters as they struggle to escape their average lives and adventure to outer space, and is acclaimed by New York Newsday as an "authentic Southern Gothic comedy." Footlight Players Theater, 20 Queen St. Dates and times vary. $25 adults/$22 military & seniors/$15 students. (843)722-448, www.footlightplayers.net

Join us under the tents in Marion Square for one of the premier fashion events in the country. This five-night celebration features more than 35 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: East, the Spring Bridal Show, and the Rock the Runway Model Competition. Chic after-parties are also held throughout the city. Don’t miss out! Marion Square, Calhoun & King St. Dates & times vary, $295-$25. (843)971-9811, www.charlestonfashionweek.com

Historic Charleston Foundation presents a series of award-winning tours and events showcasing the city’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens, and culture. Located within the Old and Historic District, this is a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and green spaces of some of America’s most beautiful historic homes. Dates, times, & prices vary. (843)722-3405, www.historiccharleston.org

Local playwrights Thomas and Judy Heath craft a hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy chronicling the life of a college freshman from Kansas as she moves in with an Italian-American family in New York City. The play premiered at the 2012 Piccolo Spoleto Festival and has since showed in the Big Apple, winning the Theater Mania Audience Favorite Award at the New York International Fringe Festival. Threshold Repertory Theatre, 84 ½ Society St. Thursday-Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 3pm. $25. (843)277-2172, www.charlestontheater.org

Join in on the action at this interactive, comedic mystery performance! Audience members are welcomed to participate in creating characters and story lines in The Black Fedora's newest show. If you're not an aspiring thespian, sit back and enjoy what is sure to be a unique and hilarious production. The Black Fedora Comedy Myster Theatre, 164 Church St. Dates and times vary. $24 adults, $22 students/military, $15 child under 13. (843)937-6453, www.charlestonmysteries.com

Photographs of dead objects never seemed so alive as local artist Tanya Boggs showcases her latest exhibit, “Re: incarnation.” Using organic materials from deceased animals such as bones or even whole bodies, Boggs shows us her spin on life and death in the form of photography. “On the surface my art appears to be about death, but when you spend some time with it, it really has more to do with life,” says Boggs. Jericho Advisors, 815 Savannah Hwy. Ste. 101. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Free. (843)212-8482, www.jerichoadvisors.com

Inspired by the rich historical, architectural, and cultural heritage of Charleston, this event is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This year, more than 25 exhibitors show off their pieces and teach attendees how to incorporate antiques into modern-day décor. Proceeds support Historic Charleston Foundation’s mission to preserve the character of the city. Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St. Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. $600-$15. (843)722-3405, www.historiccharleston.org

Experience a smooth blend of old and new in Magnetic South – The Carolina Connection II. Musicians from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra collaborate with the College of Charleston Music Department to present a show of contemporary music using new technologies and performance practices. Simons Center, College of Charleston, 54 St. Philip St. Friday, 8pm. $25-$10. (843)723-7528, www.charlestonsymphony.com